PCB Layout Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is seeking a full-time Senior PCB Layout Designer to support our enterprise technology client in Austin, TX.

Overview:
Our client has a world-class development team that pioneers industry-leading hardware for Power Systems servers including Storage, Quantum, AI, and Research systems.

Responsibilities:
* Gathering System architecture requirements and developing and improving upon robust layout solutions
* Designing PCB layouts of high density, multi-layered, and high-speed circuit boards in Cadence Allegro on a rigorous schedule
* Demonstrating extensive knowledge of placement, wiring, padstacks, board outline restrictions, constraint interpretation, and various tuning methods
* Incorporating updates to existing component placements, routing, and constraints as needed to meet product requirements
* Coordinating input from various disciplines such as Mechanical, Signal Integrity, and Power Integrity to ensure all requirements are met
* Supporting comprehensive design reviews and implementing review feedback from internal and external teams while ensuring product schedules are met
* Executing final PD checks, Valor checks, and generating fabrication and assembly data for manufacturing

REQUIREMENTS:
* 15 years of experience performing PCB Layout
* Minimum 5 years of experience with Cadence's Allegro PCB Editor
* Self-starter, able to independently drive tasks to completion
* Experience with Cadence's Allegro PCB Editor version 22.1
* Experience with Mentor Graphic's (now Siemens') Valor Process Engineering Solutions
* Foundational understanding of associated engineering skills such as Card Engineering, Signal Integrity, Power Engineering, Power Integrity, EMC, and more
* Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details
* Strong communication skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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